You might not want to post this comment....but I wanted to say that I am concerned for you....I have been wondering why your posting has slowed down so dramatically, but then I see that you were busy writing for your recent publication, so I figured thats what was keeping you occupied, but someting didnt feel right.
Are you getting treatment/help? HOw is your family handling this?
Oh Allah, please help sister Brandy, bring her peace of mind, and sunshine, and most of all wellness and strong iman, Ameen.
Brandy, RU talking about yourself??? E-mail me, I can relate. I'm worried now and I just want you to know you are in my dua. I have had issues myself and know how hard it is. Please stay strong.
I was diagnosed with Bipolar about the age of 28. Dr Greenfield said, “I showed a strong emphasis’ on “rapid cycling.” Manic was a time I met deadlines and didn’t require a large amount of sleep. I still did all the wifey, mommy stuff. I was, and still am to a healthier degree a perfectionist. I, so wanted everyone to like me. I did not have the worse childhood but still had some trauma during those formative years. I married young and sought out to be the best I could at all my endeavors in all aspects of my life. I do have my demons that still surround me from mistakes I made in my twenties and early thirties. I tried to commit suicide twice and as a result, the ER docs and nurses had to pump my stomach full of charcoal. One of the first turning points was seeing my name on the board with OD by it. In the beginning, I loved being manic. Being on medication took away some of the energy I had always drawn upon to get projects done. It wasn’t healthy and was ruining my marriage. The serotonin reuptake inhibitors always seems to help the depression but the Psychiatrist weren’t getting the mood stabilizers that seem to have the least amount of side effects to work for “ME” on the crazy manic side. After my divorce, and insurance changed for some reason, God has his hand. This Psychiatrist was a female Muslim from Pakistan who got my records on the Psych. Ward. She listened and understood me. She tried me on a new mood stabilizer but the same medications for depression with a piggyback effect. Guess what. It worked. Slowly, ever so slowly I came out of it. Yes, I am still on my maintenance medications.I try and not miss a dose. I have missed a few doses here and there but it puts me inside of my house unable to communicate with the world at all. I haven’t been admitted to a hospital for bipolar episodes for over 7 years. Yes, everyday is a challenge for me, but I am much better off than I was before my very special doctor I met at UHCM. I am sorry you having trouble right now. Let some things go, and forgive yourself. Hang in there.
Brandy I hope you will feel better soon. You know that God is always with you, and that you will be ok. I hope that you have the support you need around you. xx Sarah
I'm sorry to hear that you're not doing well, inshallah you'll be ok and things will be looking brighter for you soon.
ReplyDeleteOh sis,
ReplyDeleteI am sorry if you are going through a difficult time. I read and re-read this, thinking maybe it pertains to something or someone else.
Please do get better. Insha'Allah, you will find that brighter place.
Oh, sweetie, I hope you are OK! (Hugs!)
ReplyDeleteYeah exactly! I hope it's not you Insha Allah ... May Allah cure whoever it is asap Ameen ... tc ... will miss U loads :(
ReplyDeleteAssalamu alaykum & Eid Mubarak,
ReplyDeleteYou might not want to post this comment....but I wanted to say that I am concerned for you....I have been wondering why your posting has slowed down so dramatically, but then I see that you were busy writing for your recent publication, so I figured thats what was keeping you occupied, but someting didnt feel right.
Are you getting treatment/help? HOw is your family handling this?
Oh Allah, please help sister Brandy, bring her peace of mind, and sunshine, and most of all wellness and strong iman, Ameen.
iMuslimah
Feel better soon sis! We miss seeing you over at Touch of Shimmer! May Allah,swt make it a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteBrandy, RU talking about yourself??? E-mail me, I can relate. I'm worried now and I just want you to know you are in my dua. I have had issues myself and know how hard it is. Please stay strong.
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I was diagnosed with Bipolar about the age of 28. Dr Greenfield said, “I showed a strong emphasis’ on “rapid cycling.” Manic was a time I met deadlines and didn’t require a large amount of sleep. I still did all the wifey, mommy stuff. I was, and still am to a healthier degree a perfectionist. I, so wanted everyone to like me. I did not have the worse childhood but still had some trauma during those formative years. I married young and sought out to be the best I could at all my endeavors in all aspects of my life. I do have my demons that still surround me from mistakes I made in my twenties and early thirties. I tried to commit suicide twice and as a result, the ER docs and nurses had to pump my stomach full of charcoal. One of the first turning points was seeing my name on the board with OD by it. In the beginning, I loved being manic. Being on medication took away some of the energy I had always drawn upon to get projects done. It wasn’t healthy and was ruining my marriage. The serotonin reuptake inhibitors always seems to help the depression but the Psychiatrist weren’t getting the mood stabilizers that seem to have the least amount of side effects to work for “ME” on the crazy manic side. After my divorce, and insurance changed for some reason, God has his hand. This Psychiatrist was a female Muslim from Pakistan who got my records on the Psych. Ward. She listened and understood me. She tried me on a new mood stabilizer but the same medications for depression with a piggyback effect. Guess what. It worked. Slowly, ever so slowly I came out of it. Yes, I am still on my maintenance medications.I try and not miss a dose. I have missed a few doses here and there but it puts me inside of my house unable to communicate with the world at all. I haven’t been admitted to a hospital for bipolar episodes for over 7 years. Yes, everyday is a challenge for me, but I am much better off than I was before my very special doctor I met at UHCM. I am sorry you having trouble right now. Let some things go, and forgive yourself. Hang in there.
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Amiragabrielle@aol.com
Salaams:
ReplyDeleteOh Brandy!
Write me private email. What is going on??????
salams
ReplyDeletesorry to hear .... what happened?
salam... i hope you are alright?...
ReplyDeletehope you take good care of yourself brandy, and for as long as needed forget all about us and the net and the blogs..
ReplyDeleteMuch love
Brandy I hope you will feel better soon. You know that God is always with you, and that you will be ok. I hope that you have the support you need around you.
ReplyDeletexx Sarah
Been keeping you in my prayers.....
ReplyDeleteASALAAMA ALEYKUM
ReplyDeleteMy Uncle past away weeks ago and now his wife has a Nervous Breakdown... so my question is....is there any dua to read....for Nervous Breakdown...???
thanx alot